The FBI Has an Ulterior Motive In Its Battle Against Apple

Government Executive: When a public interest group wants to create new legal precedent, its first step is to find a client with sympathetic facts. Civil rights groups often search for figurehead plaintiffs with impeccable characters and captivating life stories. The National Rifle Association searches for clients with strong gun safety records and compelling reasons to own guns. None of this is improper—it’s a strategic approach for cause-oriented litigation.

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